4.18.2012

THE WOOD HAS BEEN CUT

When I returned home from church on Sunday, I walked into my kitchen and was excited to see that my husband had done this (minus the peeling of the wall)

I was thinking that I would probably have to get my father in law to come help me with this project because it is very rare that my husband shows interest in DIY. But little did I know. Once I was settled in, he ran out to Home Depot to grab this

I must admit, I was a little hesitant of him pulling this off. And when he said “Oh babe, I ‘m going to cut the countertop down here in the family room”, I just about exploded. But I had to remind myself that he was FINALLY pitching in on a project so if cutting a big chunk of wood in the HOUSE was going to get it done, by all means, just DO IT.

I know you didn’t think I was playing, right? *insert eye roll*

But it went better than I thought it would (minus the noise) and the butcher block fit perfectly now

Because it was getting late in the day, I had to put off moving forward with the project which brings me to today. I’m going to start patching the wall and then I’m going to condition and stain the wood.

Can you believe I’ve never used stain before? I can’t wait to get to that part!

Your counter is going to amazing! I grew up with wood countertops in my childhood home and I hope you love yours as much as I loved mine. Very happy your little one was selected, and hope he enjoys Pre-K and learns alot!

Wow! I wish I would come home from church and the hubby was DIYing - LOL. Now he sure will help me with my projects but ti just jump in there and start one - ha! Watch he'll now make a liar outta me! Can't wait to see the counter done!